We value and support our Newly Qualified Social Workers. We believe the foundations of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) are paramount to building confident Social Workers and so we are really proud of our ASYE Program and the support we offer to Newly Qualified Social Workers in helping them develop and advance their careers with us.
* Entry‑level pay at Grade 9 (£32,070) until full Social Work England registration is achieved, with an increase to the top of Grade 9 (£34,359) plus Market Premium (£3,283) upon registration.
* Protected and reduced caseloads during the ASYE year.
* Dedicated support from the ASYE Co‑ordinator, regular network meetings with other ASYEs.
* Monthly reflective supervision with a practice mentor, in addition to supervision with your team manager.
* Intensive induction and tailored ASYE training.
* Working as part of the social work teams to increase knowledge and understanding, including co‑working with experienced colleagues.
For further information about our ASYE Program, including helpful videos and testimonials, please visit our website. We currently have vacancies across various service areas, which will be discussed with you at interview.
Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this post. Please ensure your application includes a full career history and provides reasons for any gaps.
* Hold a Social Work degree or equivalent (e.g. CQSW, DipSW) specialising in children’s services within the last two years or expect to qualify within the next year. You must also be registered with Social Work England or expect registration upon qualifying.
* You must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence (or be able to convert your current licence) AND have access to a vehicle.
* Have experience of working with children and families, knowledge of childcare legislation and Local Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures, particularly in relation to child protection and child in need. Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical underpinning of social work practice and models used.
* Have an awareness of the cultural, racial, linguistic, and religious backgrounds of children, young people, and families applying equal opportunity principles in practice across your work.
* Hold strong assessment skills, capable of analysing information to make sound decisions which offer support and are impactful and be able to demonstrate this via examples.
* Have excellent prioritisation and time management skills to ensure the successful delivery of competing and changing work demands and be able to demonstrate this via examples.
* Be proficient in IT, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and database applications to ensure clear, accurate and age‑appropriate communication with children, families, carers and external agencies/other service providers that support collaborative ways of working both orally and in writing.
* We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
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